太陽能激活紡紗技術，讓成衣更保暖
美國纖維製造商Invista的保暖品牌Thermolite Pro布料推出最新技術，在陽光或人工燈源下能達到升溫效果。Thermolite Infrared技術使用NIR紗線，可以吸收紅外線使得成衣增溫。據Invista表示，此性能是永久且在成衣預期壽命中皆保有此性能。
該中空纖維技術也提供保暖及減少熱能散失的效果，能優化產品性能。此外，與傳統技術相比，Thermolite Infrared技術可使成衣更快達到乾爽，也就是說，能使身體熱能集中以維持穿著者溫暖，而不是使成衣乾爽，在酷寒的氣候中可以提供較長的保護作用。
Invista全球運動及戶外成衣部門主管Huw Williams表示，公司研發“健全的創新管道”為Thermolite品牌注入新活力，而Thermolite Infrared技術就是首個公開的應用。
Williams補充道：「該技術提供消費者難以抗拒的新好處，同時滿足對於品質、可靠性及性能的嚴格標準」。
Thermolite Infrared技術將先用於戶外用品市場，特別是針對外套、手套、帽子及睡袋的保暖性。Thermolite Infrared技術在其他終端使用的應用，今（2016）年也會陸續公布。
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Invista introduces Thermolite Infrared technology
Invista, a leading supplier of premium fibres to the textile industry, has announced the launch of Thermolite Infrared technology, a new product offering for the Thermolite Pro brand.Thermolite Infrared technology is solar-activated by the sun or artificial light sources using unique Near Infrared (NIR) yarns.
The yarns absorb the NIR rays to raise the temperature of the garment. The hollow fibre technology provides insulation and is said to minimise the heat loss to help optimise performance, even in freezing temperatures. NIR performance is permanent and lasts the expected lifespan of the garment, according to the manufacturer.
Reduced drying time
In addition to its warming properties, Thermolite Infrared technology is also engineered to dry garments faster than conventional technologies.
Reduced drying time means precious body heat can be focused on keeping the wearer warm instead of on drying the garment. This provides the wearer with longer protection from extreme cold.
New benefit
“We have developed a robust innovation pipeline to reinvigorate the Thermolite brand, and we are excited that Thermolite Infrared technology is our first release,” said Huw Williams, Invista’s global segment leader for activewear and outdoor.
“It offers consumers a compelling new benefit, while meeting our rigorous standards for quality, dependability, and performance.”
Thermolite Infrared technology is being launched to support the outdoor market first, specifically insulation for jackets, gloves, caps and sleeping bags. Additional Thermolite Infrared technology applications in other end uses will be announced later in 2016.
Invista
Invista is one of the largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications.
With a business presence in over 20 countries, the company aims to deliver exceptional value for its customers through market insights and technology innovations, along with a powerful portfolio of some of the most recognized global brands and trademarks in their respective industries including: Coolmax, Cordura, Lycra, Polarguard, Solarmax, Supplex, Tactel, and Thermolite.
Original Article: Innovation In Textile
